The postcode WC2B 5QJ is located in Westminster, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1996.WC2B 5QJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WC2B 5QJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WC2B 5QJ as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.
The closest road name to WC2B 5QJ is B402 which is centered 12 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Covent Garden Russell Street and is 215 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 91 m away at Covent Garden Underground Station The closest railway station is London Charing Cross Rail Station, 640 m away.
The closest primary school to WC2B 5QJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Clement Danes CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 5, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is London Nautical School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 3, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of WC2B 5QJ is Sun Tavern and is 86 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 6, 2021.
Policing for WC2B 5QJ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Westminster is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC2B 5QJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WC2B 5QJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WC2B 5QJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1996 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC2B 5QJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School | Independent school | 11-19 | 73 m | |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 5, 2014) | 269 m |
| City Lit | College | 16-99 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 273 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 11, 2018) | 292 m |
| CATS College London | Independent school | 15-24 | 501 m | |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel | Independent school | 3-18 | 661 m | |
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 782 m |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) | College | 16-99 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 795 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 15, 2013) | 1.05 km |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.12 km |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 3, 2007) | 1.25 km |
| London Nautical School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (July 3, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Capital City College Group | College | 14-99 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2020) | 1.5 km |
| DLD College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.59 km | |
| Eifa International School | Independent school | 2-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Argyle Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | Outstanding (October 6, 2016) | 1.67 km |
| Portland Place School | Independent school | 8-18 | 1.67 km | |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC2B 5QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarastro Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Amorino | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 34 m | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2015 | 34 m | |
| American Sweet Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 23, 2021 | 36 m | |
| The Real Greek Souvlaki And Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 39 m | |
| Inamo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 57 m | |
| Pret A Manger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2014 | 58 m | |
| Itsu Neal Street | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2022 | 59 m | |
| Lola's Cupcakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2015 | 59 m | |
| La Ballerina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 26, 2021 | 66 m | |
| Pizza Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2018 | 66 m | |
| Nomad Hotel | Awaiting Inspection January 22, 2022 | 69 m | |
| Zizzi Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 69 m | |
| Busaba Eathai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 73 m | |
| Kastner And Ovens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 9, 2018 | 73 m | |
| Pho | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2021 | 74 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 78 m | |
| Earls Cafe Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 24, 2020 | 81 m | |
| Benugo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2017 | 86 m | |
| Sun Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 86 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC2B 5QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Covent Garden Russell Street | 215 m | |
| Drury Lane | 285 m | |
| St Giles High Street | 322 m | |
| Aldwych | 359 m | |
| Aldwych Drury Lane | 376 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 91 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 92 m | |
| Covent Garden Underground Station | 97 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 640 m | |
| London Charing Cross Rail Station | 640 m | |
| Tottenham Court Road Station | 766 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 611 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 631 m | |
| Savoy Pier | 642 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.33 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 39.49 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 39.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC2B 5QJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Pelican Pool | 1.26 km | |
| Duck Island | 1.29 km | |
| St James's Park Lake | 1.45 km | |
| Three Island Pond | 3.09 km | |
| The Serpentine | 3.23 km | |
| The Long Water | 3.58 km | |
| Paddington Green | 3.59 km | |
| West Dock | 3.62 km | |
| The Fountains | 3.62 km | |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | 3.69 km | |
| Barrow Hill | 3.78 km | |
| East Dock | 3.8 km | |
| Primrose Hill | 3.87 km | |
| Round Pond | 4.24 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.32 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.51380700 |
| Longitude | -0.12362800 |
| OS Easting | 530300 |
| OS Northing | 0181100 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cities of London and Westminster |
| Electoral Ward | St James's |
| Local Authority District | Westminster |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London Central |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000033 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Westminster |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Aspiring and affluent Subgroup: EU white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | City of Westminster BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33031190 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Westminster 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Westminster 018B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2D3 |